Wimbledon atmosphere is ‘weird’

MARIA SHARAPOVA feels something special is “missing” from Wimbledon this year, but has every intention of gracing Centre Court again on finals day.

The 2004 champion got her first taste of the showpiece venue without its roof when she disposed of stubborn Frenchwoman Severine Bremond in straight sets to book her place in the third round.

As the All England Club undertake a substantial redevelopment programme, it will be another 12 months before the famous arena is returned to something like its former glory.